FLINT, MI -- A group of Democratic lawmakers have introduced legislation that would repeal Michigan's "stand your ground" self-defense laws after the shooting of Florida teen Trayvon Martin, according to a report by WNEM (Channel 5).

Among the lawmakers is state Rep. Woodrow Stanley, D-Flint, who said he would prefer the law revert back to a previous version, which required individuals considering the use of lethal force to retreat if possible.

"'This is a law that promotes violence, the
whole notion that you should stand your ground, it sounds like a very
aggressive statement. What we should be trying to do is get people to
be more civil, get people to try to not promote violence,' said Stanley."